Molding - Shift Supervisor - - 7:30 pm to 7:30 am

ABOUT POLYTAINERS

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Polytainers is a leading manufacturer of rigid plastic packaging serving the food, dairy, beverage, and consumer goods industries across North America. We combine advanced manufacturing technology with a strong commitment to quality, safety, and sustainability.

Our success is driven by our people. We offer a team-oriented work environment, opportunities for career growth, and a strong focus on safety and continuous improvement. At Polytainers, you’ll be part of a stable, growing organization where your contributions make a real impact.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Toronto's Molding department is responsible for the manufacture of plastic food containers using injection molding, thermoforming, and in-mold labeling (IML). The Molding department runs a 24/7 schedule with continental 12-hour shifts.

Reporting to the Molding Manager, the Molding Shift Supervisor’s responsibility is to provide leadership and coordination of all shop-floor functions and activities for their shift to meet safety, quality, delivery ,and cost targets and to foster a working environment that is fair, equitable and driven to continuously improve. The Shift Supervisor will manage training and development efforts, reporting, staffing, and metrics for the shift.

The Molding Shift Supervisor will provide oversight to more than 30 team members including Packers, Material Handlers, Machine Operators, Mixers, Process Technicians, and a Cell Lead.

HOURS

• Nights: 7:30pm – 7:30am

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Well-versed in injection molding and/or thermoforming.
• Natural leader with a proven track-record of leading and transforming teams and processes.
• People-oriented and empathetic with the ability to effectively communicate and build rapport with diverse people from all walks of life.
• Customer-focused with a drive for results and ability to monitor, analyze, and report key metrics.
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency and proactively acts to foresee and resolve issues.
• A strong decision-maker who makes sound decisions under tight deadlines, both independently and within teams.
• Improvement-minded – identifies growth opportunities and executes to improve errors and issues. Readily learns from and admits mistakes.
• Works well under pressure and remains tactful in high-pressure situations.
• Ability to de-escalate conflicts and resolve/mitigate employee issues and concerns.
• A strong written and verbal communicator who is comfortable with tough conversations; not afraid to coach, direct, correct, and speak up when needed.
• Has strong reporting capabilities and is advanced in using Microsoft Excel and other tools to track KPIs.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITES:

Monitor and Ensure Health & Safety /SQF / 5S Compliance

• Act as the leader and subject matter expert for the shift.
• Ensure all team members are trained and performing in a safe and efficient manner using the appropriate PPE when applicable. Provide the training and correction when appropriate.
• Lead accident/incident investigations and submit reports in a timely manner.
• Proactively identify and suggest ways to eliminate hazards.
• Correct unsafe acts or conditions, ensuring health & safety policies are followed.
• Regularly audit the Shop Floor to ensure compliance with policies and procedures and ensure that inspections are appropriately documented.
• Respond to Customer concerns using an RCA methodology and the appropriate documentation that will allow a response in the allotted time frame.

Manage Shift Personnel (Training, Staffing, Scheduling, and Performance Management)

• Ensure that all team members are treated in an equal and fair manner, abiding by the company Standards of Conduct.
• Ensure that each shift is adequately staffed to meet the production requirements.
• Identify vacancies and work with the Molding Manager to use Temporary labor or recruit and hire as required.
• Identify training opportunities; manage the training plan and keep the Training Matrix up to date.
• Ensure adherence to standard work and provide timely feedback.
• Ensure cross-training and back-up support is adequate.
• Manage the vacation schedule for all direct and indirect employees.
• Manage and report absences, overtime, personnel moves and other exceptions.
• Manage the Performance Improvement program including:
• Dealing with issues and providing timely feedback.
• Maintaining proper notes and documentation of issues and interactions.
• Providing proper information to HR.
• Coaching and counseling Team Members as appropriate.
• Manage a